1. Trim the meat of any fat or gristle, and cut into 2-inch cubes. Place in large bowl and toss beef with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne. Sprinkle flour mixture onto meat and toss together.

2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Brown the meat on all sides. Reduce the heat, add the onions, crushed garlic and tomato paste to the skillet, cover, and cook gently for 5 minutes.

3. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a large pot and pour one bottle of Guinness into the skillet. Bring Guinness to a boil and stir to dissolve the caramelized meat juices on the pan.

4. Pour over the meat, along with the one more bottle of Guinness. Add the carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, bay leaves and thyme. Stir and adjust seasonings.

5. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat until the meat is tender, about 2 to 3 hours. Garnish with parsley and serve.

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